Waste Management

This pertinent title examines ways to deal with the increasing amount of waste in the world and the environmental impacts of these methods.

It is part of the Global Issues series that offers important insights into some of the major environmental issues of our time. Each book explores five issues relating the featured topic. Each issue outlines the problem and offers solutions for a sustainable future.

Special features
• world map with mini photos and captions
• What can you do? – practical ideas for making a difference
• Fast facts – a snappy piece of information relating to sustainability
• maps, diagrams and graphs

Contents:

Facing global issues
What’s the issue? Waste management
Waste management issues around the globe
Issue 1: Landfill problems
Issue 2: The increase in packaging
Issue 3: Biological waste
Issue 4: Electronic Waste
Issue 5: Incinerating waste
What can you do? Consume less and reduce waste
Towards a sustainable future
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